INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4000 2000: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V246205
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 4000 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-06 | 2000-10-16 | 2000-11-08 |
Production Dates: 1999-07-05 - 1999-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00513
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15257
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
